B Stranded Control Conductors

C X-Olene Insulation-Color Coded for Identification

D Non-Hygroscopic Fillers, as necessary

E Binder Tape

F Impervious, Continuous, Welded Corrugated, Aluminum Sheath

G Black Okoseal Jacket

Insulation
X-Olene^® is Okonite's trade name for its chemically cross-linked polyethylene, with high dielectric strength.

Color Coding
Conductors 6 AWG and smaller are color coded black, red, blue, orange. Power conductors #4 AWG and larger are printed number coded. Control conductors are color coded black, red, blue, yellow. When the control conductors are within one standard AWG size of the power conductors, the control conductors have an additional tracer to facilitate identification.

Assembly and Coverings
The individual conductors are cabled together with non-hygroscopic fillers, bare copper equipment grounding conductor, where indicated, and a binder tape overall. The C-L-X sheath exceeds the grounding conductor requirements of Table 250.122 of the NEC and UL 1569. The impervious, continuous, welded, corrugated aluminum C-L-X sheath provides complete protection against moisture, liquids and gases and has excellent mechanical strength. For direct burial in the ground, embedment in concrete, or for areas subjected to corrosive atmospheres, the C-L-X sheath is protected with a low temperature black Okoseal^® (PVC) jacket.

Applications
C-L-X Type MC cables with the impervious, continuous, corrugated aluminum sheath are recommended as an economical alternate to a wire in conduit system.

They are authorized for use on feeders and branch circuits for power, lighting, control and signaling circuits in accordance with Article 330 and 725 of the NEC.

C-L-X Type MC cables may be installed indoors or outdoors, in wet or dry locations, as open runs of cable secured to supports spaced not more than six feet apart, in cable tray, as aerial cable on a messenger, in any approved raceway, direct burial, or encased in concrete. C-L-X type MC cables are also approved for use in Class I & II, Division 2, Class III, Division 1 and 2 and Class I, Zones 1 & 2 hazardous locations - NEC Articles 501, 502, 503 and 505.

Specifications
Conductors: Bare soft annealed copper, Class "B" stranding per ASTM B-8.  #2 AWG - compact copper per ASTM B-496.

Insulation: X-Olene per ICEA S-95-658/ NEMA WC-70, ICEA S-73-532/NEMA WC57, and UL 44, Listed UL Type XHHW-2.

Conductor Identification: Base color and tracer or printed numbers & color.

Grounding Conductor: Where indicated, bare soft annealed copper, Class B stranded in accordance with UL 1581. Meets or exceeds requirements of NEC Table 250.122.

Assembly: Per UL 1569 with binder tape overall

Sheath: Close fitting, impervious, continuous, welded, corrugated aluminum C-L-X per UL 1569. Exceeds grounding conductor requirements of NEC Table 250-95.

Jacket: Black Okoseal (PVC) per UL 1569.

• UL Listed as Type MC cable per E38916.
• UL Listed as Marine Shipboard Cable. Conforms to applicable requirements of IEC 502, 540, and 332-3.
• UL Listed for cable tray use, direct burial and sunlight resistant.
• Passes the IEEE 383-1974 and IEEE 1202-1991 vertical tray flame tests.
• Passes the 210,000 BTU Vertical Tray Flame Test utilizing the corner configuration and the ICEA T-29-520 Vertical Tray Flame Test.
• Complete pre-packaged, factory-tested wiring system - color coded.
• C-L-X cables are quality control inspected to meet or exceed applicable UL standards.
• 90°C continuous operating temperature in all types of installations.
• 130°C emergency rating.
• 250°C short circuit rating.
• Good EMI shielding characteristics.
• Impervious, continuous metallic sheath excludes moisture, gases and liquids.
• Reduced sealing fitting requirements in Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 hazardous locations (NEC Section 501.5(E) or 505.15(C).
• Lower installed system cost than conduit or EMT systems.
• Provides excellent grounding safety.
• Excellent compression and impact resistance.
• Continuous long lengths
• Installation temperature of -40°C
• American Burean of Shipping listed as CWCMC Type MC.